https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-defence-programmes-and-bid-mana-expert-employment--ad87ba41-bd32-4990-98a7-92de5e8940fe RSS feed for Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Mana at Expert Employment. en-gb Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:27:27 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-defence-programmes-and-bid-mana-expert-employment--ad87ba41-bd32-4990-98a7-92de5e8940fe https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-defence-programmes-and-bid-mana-expert-employment--ad87ba41-bd32-4990-98a7-92de5e8940fe Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:50:02 GMT Location: Waltham Cross | Salary: 65000 - 70000 Per Annum None | Type: Permanent | We are looking for a Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Manager to lead a team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex programmes and bids across defence-related projects. The role provides senior leadership across programme delivery and bid management, ensuring strong governance, commercial control, and successful transition from bid to execution. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and a Bid Manager Own programme and bid portfolio performance and alignment with business strategy Oversee governance, reporting, cost, schedule, risk, and change control Lead bid strategy, approvals, and resourcing across multiple opportunities Ensure smooth transition from bid phase into delivery Manage stakeholder relationships at senior and customer level Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting with Finance teams Requirements Strong experience in programme and bid management in complex environments Proven track record delivering end-to-end bids and major programmes Strong leadership within matrix organisations Excellent commercial, risk, and governance capability Experience working with defence or regulated indust... Permanent